RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK This handbook is prepared for use by students in the Associate of Science degree- Radiography program and contains specific information about the Radiography Program. For general GCSC policies, see the GCSC Student Handbook and GCSC Catalog. The information in this Handbook is current at the time it is printed. However, policies, guidelines, and procedures are subject to change without notice. Final interpretation of program policies and procedures will be made by the Radiography Program Director/Coordinator. Revised: 8/19/21 Table of Contents Section I: Radiography Program Overview ..................................................................................... 1 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)............................................................................. 1 State of Florida Bureau of Radiation Control ..................................................................................... 2 Programmatic Accreditation (JRCERT) ...................................................................................................... 2 Professional Organizations ........................................................................................................................ 3 American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) .............................................................................. 3 Florida Society of Radiologic Technologists (FSRT) ................................................................................... 3 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Program Development, Growth & Integrity ............................................................................................. 4 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................... 5 Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes ......................................................................................... 5 Program Effectiveness Data ...................................................................................................................... 5 Program Advisory Board ........................................................................................................................... 6 Clinical Education Committee ................................................................................................................... 7 Clinical Education Affiliation Sites ............................................................................................................. 8 Clinical Preceptors ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Radiography Program Faculty ................................................................................................................... 9 Program Administrations & Faculty Responsibilities/ Roles ................................................................... 10 Non-Discrimination Policy ....................................................................................................................... 12 Technical Standards ................................................................................................................................ 12 Section II: Institutional Policies and Procedures ................................................................................. 15 Student Services ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Withdrawals ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Non-Academic Appeal ............................................................................................................................. 17 Student Academic Grievance Procedure ................................................................................................ 18 Initial Informal Procedures...................................................................................................................... 18 Formal Grievance Procedures ................................................................................................................. 19 Non-Compliance of JRCERT Standards .................................................................................................... 21 Academic & Personal Integrity ................................................................................................................ 21 Student Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................ 22 College Commencement Graduation Ceremony .................................................................................... 26 Bookstore ................................................................................................................................................ 26 Campus Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Dental Clinic ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Housing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 Internet, E-mails & Computers ................................................................................................................ 27 MYGCSC ................................................................................................................................................... 27 Password Unlock/Reset .......................................................................................................................... 27 Mobile App .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Library ..................................................................................................................................................... 28 Lost & Found ........................................................................................................................................... 28 Lockers for Students ................................................................................................................................ 28 Mail & Messages ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Parking & Campus Security ..................................................................................................................... 28 Fitness Facilities ...................................................................................................................................... 28 College Transfer Policy ............................................................................................................................ 29 Radiography Program Transfer Policy ..................................................................................................... 29 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) ................................................................................... 30 Student ID Number ................................................................................................................................. 30 Notification of Social Security Number Collection and Use .................................................................... 30 Drug- Free Campus Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Smoke-Free Campus Policy ..................................................................................................................... 31 Emergency Preparedness ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Inclement Weather ................................................................................................................................. 31 Fire .......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Explosions................................................................................................................................................ 33 Hazardous Material ................................................................................................................................. 33 Harassment Policy ................................................................................................................................... 34 Emergency Accident Procedure .............................................................................................................. 35 Emergency Notifications ......................................................................................................................... 36 Section III: Radiography Program Policies & Procedures ..................................................................... 38 Criminal Background Check .................................................................................................................... 38 Alcohol/ Drug Policy (See the Alcohol/Drug Policy Reasonable Suspicion Testing Form) ...................... 40 Safe Practice Policy ................................................................................................................................